Sami Gemayel Formally Announces Candidacy for Kataeb Party Leadership
MP Sami Gemayel announced on Wednesday his nomination for the presidency of the Kataeb party.
He declared during a press conference: “Because I believe that the Kataeb has the power to introduce change, I have decided to run for the presidency of the party.”
The Kataeb has an economic and social plan for Lebanon that would once again give the people hope, he added.
“If elected its president, I will attempt to prove to all Lebanese that the Kataeb adopts an agenda and a project for Lebanon,” he remarked.
“If elected its president, I will ensure that the party has no room for corrupt people,” stressed Gemayel, while emphasizing the importance of honest practices.
The party should set an example to all people and parties, he declared to applause by the gatherers.
“The Kataeb party will be open to all sides and open to cooperating with all rival parties, while still adhering to its values,” the MP said.
“These dealings and dialogues will be based on mutual respect, honesty, and truth,” he said.
“The Kataeb is open to all Lebanese from all over Lebanon and regardless of their sect. It is open to all youths who seek Lebanon's interests,” he stated.
“The party should lead the wave that rejects corruption and linking Lebanon to regional conflicts,” he said.
“It is a Lebanese party, which is made in Lebanon, and which adopts a Lebanese agenda,” he stressed.
“We will not place the interests of individuals above the interests of Lebanon,” Gemayel added.
“It should lead a revolt against the current fragmentation of the state. The party should once again rise to the forefront in Lebanon,” he stated.
The Kataeb's new project will not be based on relying on foreign powers, he said.
“We have had long experience with relying on foreign powers. Those who are doing so today will be proven wrong,” he stated.
In May, Amin Gemayel, Sami's father, announced that he will not be running for a new term at the head of the party.
He has been the head of the party since February 2008.
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